Eliza's Guidebook
Food scene
The Dunes Cafe Bar
Surf Beach RoadAt the Heads
1A Jetty RdBeautiful views of the river while you dine.
Great little breaky spot- try ‘The Squishy’ or ‘Deluxe Toast’
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Starfish Bakery
78 Hitchcock AveGreat little breaky spot- try ‘The Squishy’ or ‘Deluxe Toast’
Great little burger shop, only a 7 minute walk.
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Blackman's Brewery & Burger Bar
82 The TerraceGreat little burger shop, only a 7 minute walk.
Great coffee
Only a 5 minute walk to this coffee shop, hidden in the little arcade. Padre coffee used here.
Dear White Hart
73 The TerraceParade Espresso Bar
71 The ParadeOnly a 5 minute walk to this little coffee shop, Campos Coffee used here - yum!
Surf Spot
Check the conditions prior to surf, generally not the best spot for learners or first time surfers. Heaps of car parks and breaks along 13th Beach.
13th Beach Barwon Heads Surf Life Saving Club
330 Thirteenth Beach RdTorquay Surf Beach
A bit of a hike in and out from the beach, but a beautiful spot to swim or for a long boarder for a long wave. This beach is not patrolled.
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Point Addis Beach
Point Addis BoardwalkA bit of a hike in and out from the beach, but a beautiful spot to swim or for a long boarder for a long wave. This beach is not patrolled.
Sunnymeade Beach
10 Boundary RdTakeaway Spot
Chang Noi Thai Restaurant
64B The TerraceDelicious Thai Takeaway
Best Fish and Chips along the surfcoast! Worth the drive to visit
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Fish By Moonlite
89 Great Ocean RdBest Fish and Chips along the surfcoast! Worth the drive to visit
Madeley St Fish & Chips
71 Madeley StOur fav local fish and chips, about 12 minute walk
Che Vuoi Pizzeria Osteria
47 Hitchcock AvenueBest local Pizza, takeaway or eat in
Best Beaches
Closest beach for a dip, or surf for beginners. This beach is patrolled over summer and peak periods.
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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club
28 Surf Beach RdClosest beach for a dip, or surf for beginners. This beach is patrolled over summer and peak periods.
Pt Lonny is about a 15-20 minute drive. Beautiful spot, some great cafes and close to historic seaside town of Queenscliff. This beach is patrolled over summer and peak periods.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club
54 Ocean RdPt Lonny is about a 15-20 minute drive. Beautiful spot, some great cafes and close to historic seaside town of Queenscliff. This beach is patrolled over summer and peak periods.
Great little swimming spot as the river meets the ocean in Barwon Heads. Perfect for standup paddle boarding, kayaking or wave free swimming!
Jetty Road
Jetty RoadGreat little swimming spot as the river meets the ocean in Barwon Heads. Perfect for standup paddle boarding, kayaking or wave free swimming!
A little further away, but a nice little beach to visit for a swim
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Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
100 Great Ocean RdA little further away, but a nice little beach to visit for a swim